Wireless Printer

Lowtrawler

SaverRate said:

On-the-coast said:

Second the above - though I think other manufacturers have brought out eco inks too. 

I bought an Epson eco tank 2850 3.5 years ago with a full pack of 4 inks. 

The black ink tank is still half full and the colour tanks are about 2/3 full. 

We print at least 5 sheets of paper per week on average.    I think the printer is likely to break before it runs out of ink.  It’s duplex and wireless. Only catch is that it’s not a photo printer.  It does print adequate photos on photo paper but not quite to same standard as a dedicated photo printer. 

I see online the 2850 doesn’t have a consumer replaceable waste tank. Have you had any issues with this yet? 

Also have you had any issues when not using it for periods of time with the ink drying up? 

I used inkjet's for years, a mix of HP and Epson but got fed-up with the ink clogging and having to run frequent cleaning cycles. I moved to laser a few years ago and haven't looked back. I have a Xerox which does duplex, scanning, automated document feeder, 500 sheet paper tray....It prints documents much more quickly and the toners last much longer than inks.

I suspect Xerox will be overkill for your needs but Brother can often be found around the price of an inkjet and have low priced toners. IMV, if you plan on printing more than 500 sheets per year, you should at least consider a laser.

Albermarle

I am fully aware of the HP Instant Ink programme having used it for years myself. When they hiked their prices this year I did cancel it and install a normal HP cartridge as this worked out cheaper for me. I didn't have issues with the printer not working. 

AFAIK, if you unsubscribe, it stops working with the cartridges supplied via the Instant Ink program.
You have to take them out and throw them away, even if they still have plenty of ink in them. ( much fuming about this on Trust Pilot etc) 
Then if you install a new HP cartridge you have bought yourself, the printer should work OK, which is what you did.

subjecttocontract

I decided that the cost of buying a printer and ink replacements was to high for little old me. I now just go to my local library and print there at 20p a sheet. Can even send the docs to the library electronically and they print them off for me. 

Savvy_Sue

We had a Canon which nearly went through the window, because we were using Linux not Windows.

Epson may be OK now, but I didn't like that they USED to object to generic cartridges. 

Our local printshop and purveyor of cartridges recommended HP, and I certainly haven't had any problems with the latest one.

Rosa_Damascena

I'm another who is a very light user of printer facilities - the option to edit and transfer securely online means I barely had to use it and on the rare occasions I needed to print I would find the cartridge had dried up. So I was happy to dispense with it some years ago and happy to reclaim the space.

On the very rare occasions I need to apply a wet signature to a document I take it to my local library to print. Admittedly, it isn't as convenient as printing from home, but at 20p per sheet it is cost effective and the truth is I would need to go out and post it anyway. (Thanks to HMRC for this lived experience, btw).

Dizzycap

Albermarle said:

Dizzycap said:

I have a Canon MG5750 scanner printer which can use generic ink cartriges - 4 full sets for around £12 and they last ages. I use the printer everyday and have never had an issue with clogs or paper jams etc. It's wireless & USB connectable, if required. I managed to pick my printer up 2nd hand and there are some available for around £30-£50. Have a look on ebby & vint. 

£12 seems very cheap, normally they are £20 to £30.
I had a Canon and it happily used generic cartridges, and then it did not like one set and it caused quite a few problems.
I guess that could happen with any printer.

My supplier has just put the price up to £14.99. Still a good deal for 20 cartridges   Fortunately, never had a problem with generics, but plenty with HP printers using ink refills  & original cartridges drying out